On some very old vines located in a slopping site of Bouzy, next to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, exist varieties like Pinot Gris, Arbanne, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc that used to thrive in Champagne. Benoit himself hasn’t yet managed to identify all the varieties of this specific plot (among them and some not allowed any more in Champagne...
It is not only the old stumps but also the clonal diversity and biodiversity, which is the reason for the exceptional complexity of wines from such vineyards. The above, combined with the slow natural vinification and the Tatsis brothers' non-intrusive approach to the winery, result in a wine that has excellent layering and multiple layers in the glass....
Exquisitely lively without being austere with red fruit aromas like framboise, strawberry and noted of toast, brioche and butter. 10% Chardonnay is added to the blend in order to reduce the power of Pinot Noir on the palate where you get exceptional spicy character and a small hint of tannins. Minerality and acidity seem etched with a laser-like precision...
Exquisitely lively without being austere with red fruit aromas like framboise, strawberry and noted of toast, brioche and butter. 10% Chardonnay is added to the blend in order to reduce the power of Pinot Noir on the palate where you get exceptional spicy character and a small hint of tannins. Minerality and acidity seem etched with a laser-like precision...
Antoine Sunier's Morgon is from 70-year-old vineyards in the lieux-dit of Grand Cras, one of the most important vineyards in Morgon. Antoine, with the help of his brother Julien, who was present in the area, managed to buy small areas of such old vines. The vineyard is farmed organically and the vinification, whole bunch 100%, a classic for the region, is...
From the steep slopes of Pfersigberg and the rich in fossils limestone soils, Riesling manages to combine great levels of maturity and juicy character with intense minerality and refreshing acidity. Citrus fruit aromas, succulent white-fleshed fruits, honey and a smoky mineral character lead to a rich, honeyed palate with spicy notes and persistent...
